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World War 1, Europe, Western Front, 1918

1918
Overview

German Prisoners of War acting as stretcher bearers wearing gas masks

Historical information

Because of the hazards, German POWs acting as stretcher bearers were allowed to wear their helmets and retain their respirators (gas masks).

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1983.109.1r
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings

AMWA42749

Year
1918
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
94
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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